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Oct 2022
55m 17s

Tech giants hit by slowing economy

Bbc World Service
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Parent company of Google and YouTube - Alphabet has said sales rose just 6% in the three months to September, to $69bn, as firms cut their advertising budgets. Microsoft also expressed concern demand for its computers and other technology had weakened. Ukrainian authorities have advised refugees not to return back to the country until spring to help ease pr ... Show More
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